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In the recent election, California voters overwhelmingly passed Proposition 22. The passage of Prop 22 means that firms like Uber and Lyft can legally classify their drivers as contractors instead of employees. And it has also effectively created a new, 3rd way to classify workers. MORE
One of the things that came out of the 2020 Reader Survey is that people are struggling with energy management. I’m not a naturally energetic person. In fact, some of those same readers made the comment that not everyone has energy to manage everything that I do. MORE
By Bonnie Low-Kramen | December 29, 2020. The most important thing we can do before we die…is live.” Simon Sinek. We will all re member 2020 as the year that got put on “hold.” MORE
Google is the undisputed master of the web markets and being indexed in a more favorable position than a competitor is essential to have a return in popularity (and therefore, also economic) and to make your website productive. MORE
Business networking is something that many professionals avoid wherever possible at the best of times. And it appears many of us have become even more accustomed to the antisocial life under lockdown this year, hiding away even from Zoom calls and group chats. MORE
Time blocking is a great way to get things done. But it doesn't mean putting all of your tasks on your calendar. Want to make me cringe? Tell me you put all of your tasks on your calendar so that you have time set aside to do them. Just no. Today we'll talk about how to do effective time blocking. MORE
You've always heard from your hiring manager how Decembers can be less hectic and 'tis the season when recruitment is slow. Indeed, these are true. MORE
Wishing you and your families very happy holidays. Support me at Patreon: [link]. The post Podcast Episode 37: Happy Holidays appeared first on Laura Earnest. Podcast MORE
The unprecedented pandemic created a massive stir in the whole wide world, especially causing the more than half of the working population to operate from their homes. MORE
From helping in smoothening out the entire recruiting process to job advertisements and candidate interviews, an Applicant Tracking System (ATS) is definitely a boon for Talent Acquisition professionals. MORE
One of the clearest findings of the decade-long MBO Partners State of Independence study is full-time Independent workers (freelancers, independent contractors, the self-employed) consistently report that they believe they're happier and healthier because they are independent workers. MORE
Many people are seeking to live a life with less. But what exactly is minimalism? Put simply, minimalism is a way of living that’s focused on experiences while purging life of unnecessary possessions and commitments. MORE
A while back, I made a note of a radio announcer’s comment that Edward Snowden, who had been granted asylum in Russia, “has been in purgatory” in the Moscow airport. MORE
If you’re like most people, you’re probably feeling pretty stressed right now. A global pandemic, political unrest, and personal stressors are taking their toll on people all over the world. You might be juggling lots of responsibilities and just trying to keep your head above water. MORE
This was a good year. Different, for sure, but it was a good one. In fact, it was so good that I felt compelled to write a review of it, something that I didn’t do in other recent years. So, without further ado, let’s see what went well, what went not so well and what. Read more. MORE
A ubiquitous symbol of the Christmas season is the image of the Magi, the “wise men from the east” mentioned in Matthew 2. Matthew doesn’t say how many magi made the journey, but because they brought three gifts—gold, frankincense, and myrrh—tradition has settled on three. MORE
What support do you need from your Executive to work in partnership? What support do you need from your Executive to work in partnership? This will ultimately be something that is personal to you but I wanted to share what I thought were 10 expectations that Assistants should have from [.]. MORE
One of the things people constantly ask me is what tools I use. It’s like they expect I have some magic set of tools that makes productivity easy for me. Nope. I use some easily accessible tools, and most of them are free. So today I will talk about my favorite tools. MORE
Launching and managing a business takes a great deal of hard work, patience, and perseverance. If you’re running a small operation and work alone, the pressures and responsibilities you face as a result can be difficult to manage. MORE
First of all, people would take way more care about their opinions. Instead of keeping them unchanged for years, they might check them out at least weekly. MORE
Imagine you’re going on a vacation. You’ve spent months researching your destination. You have a detailed itinerary of everything you plan to do when you arrive. The excitement is building, and it’s almost time to go. But you don’t just show up to the airport and board a plane. MORE
Join us for this month’s free webinar on the topic of “Secrets to Achieving Work/Life Harmony.” ” Webinar Description: You have a “professional” life and a “personal” life, right? But ultimately, it’s all just life, isn’t it? So, how do you balance it all? MORE
“What do you like to do in your spare time?”. It’s a question that’s asked in nearly every job interview, networking event, and social setting. And it’s also a question that many of us stumble on. Spare time? That’s difficult to come by as an admin. MORE
As admins, we’re always trying to organize all the pieces and parts of our professional lives – from workspaces to meetings to travel plans. And we have to keep our executives organized, too. MORE
In this epsiode I talk about what I do instead of New Year’s resolutions: Picking a word of the year Brainstorming Vision boards 12 week plans as well as how I approach changing habits. MORE
Assistants and the #Metoo Movement I'm Bonnie Low-Kramen. I'm the author of Be The Ultimate Assistant. I'm a speaker and a trainer, and most of all, I am a human, who cares deeply about this issue, this global epidemic, that is sexual harassment. My goal for [.]. MORE
Requesting Training and Professional Development Support from Your Employer. Professional development is essential for every admin, regardless of experience. But when that training comes with a large price tag, it’s often out of reach. The solution? Asking your employer to make an investment in you. MORE
Well, here we are again. At the end of another year. Normally I’d be writing about yearly accomplishments and setting goals for the new year. But 2020 has been as far from a normal year as you can get. So, there will be no ‘normal’ year end post. MORE
Studies have time and again shown that companies promote their employees based on what they have previously done, rather than what they can do. MORE
A new industrial revolution is coming, and no, it won’t look the way it did 100 years ago. Industry 4.0 is on the way, and at breakneck speed. Industry 4.0 is set to completely remake the way that products and inventory are created. MORE
It’s the end of 2020, and I’m just getting into creating more and more vertical and square videos for people. MORE
We live in a world that is always connected. Our daily lives are filled with work, school, family obligations, house chores, or caring for the elderly. When we are not busy carrying out our daily commitments, we fill our remaining time with social media, extra activities, or community work. MORE
The interest and investments in vertical and indoor farms has been growing steadily for several years. This is due to the advantages of indoor farming. MORE
Life is comparable to chess. There’s a limitless number of viable moves. You’re free to choose, but every move generates all future moves. Consequences, after all, are unavoidable. There’s never an escape from even the smallest of actions. You are the Architect of Your Life. MORE
Despite trade wars, tariffs, and the erection of other barriers to cross-border commerce, the past decade has seen a substantial increase in the number of U.S. microbusinesses and freelancers who export goods and services. MORE
Time blocking is a great way to get things done efficiently. Today I show you how I do time blocking, including pictures of an actual day's result. The post A Practical Time Blocking Example appeared first on Laura Earnest. Productivity aff aweber MORE
What’s the first thing that comes to your mind when you think about sleep? Chances are, it’s cozy beds, lazy mornings, and that pang of sadness at the thought that you’re not getting as much as you’d like. MORE
The role of digital marketing in growing an eCommerce business has never been more crucial. Having an online store means that you need to devote the time and budget to grow sales using social media, search engines, paid advertisements, and more. But that isn’t always easy. MORE
Dumb Little Man
DECEMBER 22, 2020
Google is the undisputed master of the web markets and being indexed in a more favorable position than a competitor is essential to have a return in popularity (and therefore, also economic) and to make your website productive.
Tips From T. Marie
DECEMBER 17, 2020
Well, here we are again. At the end of another year. Normally I’d be writing about yearly accomplishments and setting goals for the new year. But 2020 has been as far from a normal year as you can get. So, there will be no ‘normal’ year end post.
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Practically Perfect PA
DECEMBER 10, 2020
What support do you need from your Executive to work in partnership? What support do you need from your Executive to work in partnership? This will ultimately be something that is personal to you but I wanted to share what I thought were 10 expectations that Assistants should have from [.].
Eat Your Career
DECEMBER 1, 2020
Join us for this month’s free webinar on the topic of “Secrets to Achieving Work/Life Harmony.” ” Webinar Description: You have a “professional” life and a “personal” life, right? But ultimately, it’s all just life, isn’t it? So, how do you balance it all?
Simple Productivity Blog
DECEMBER 27, 2020
Time blocking is a great way to get things done efficiently. Today I show you how I do time blocking, including pictures of an actual day's result. The post A Practical Time Blocking Example appeared first on Laura Earnest. Productivity aff aweber
Andrea Kalli
DECEMBER 12, 2020
It’s the end of 2020, and I’m just getting into creating more and more vertical and square videos for people.
Dumb Little Man
DECEMBER 17, 2020
We live in a world that is always connected. Our daily lives are filled with work, school, family obligations, house chores, or caring for the elderly. When we are not busy carrying out our daily commitments, we fill our remaining time with social media, extra activities, or community work.
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Practically Perfect PA
DECEMBER 8, 2020
Assistants and the #Metoo Movement I'm Bonnie Low-Kramen. I'm the author of Be The Ultimate Assistant. I'm a speaker and a trainer, and most of all, I am a human, who cares deeply about this issue, this global epidemic, that is sexual harassment. My goal for [.].
Brilliantly Better
DECEMBER 30, 2020
This was a good year. Different, for sure, but it was a good one. In fact, it was so good that I felt compelled to write a review of it, something that I didn’t do in other recent years. So, without further ado, let’s see what went well, what went not so well and what. Read more.
Simple Productivity Blog
DECEMBER 22, 2020
Wishing you and your families very happy holidays. Support me at Patreon: [link]. The post Podcast Episode 37: Happy Holidays appeared first on Laura Earnest. Podcast
All Things Admin
DECEMBER 21, 2020
Requesting Training and Professional Development Support from Your Employer. Professional development is essential for every admin, regardless of experience. But when that training comes with a large price tag, it’s often out of reach. The solution? Asking your employer to make an investment in you.
Dumb Little Man
DECEMBER 28, 2020
Life is comparable to chess. There’s a limitless number of viable moves. You’re free to choose, but every move generates all future moves. Consequences, after all, are unavoidable. There’s never an escape from even the smallest of actions. You are the Architect of Your Life.
Daily Writing Tips
DECEMBER 4, 2020
A ubiquitous symbol of the Christmas season is the image of the Magi, the “wise men from the east” mentioned in Matthew 2. Matthew doesn’t say how many magi made the journey, but because they brought three gifts—gold, frankincense, and myrrh—tradition has settled on three.
Small Business Labs
DECEMBER 17, 2020
One of the clearest findings of the decade-long MBO Partners State of Independence study is full-time Independent workers (freelancers, independent contractors, the self-employed) consistently report that they believe they're happier and healthier because they are independent workers.
Brilliantly Better
DECEMBER 11, 2020
First of all, people would take way more care about their opinions. Instead of keeping them unchanged for years, they might check them out at least weekly.
Simple Productivity Blog
DECEMBER 20, 2020
One of the things people constantly ask me is what tools I use. It’s like they expect I have some magic set of tools that makes productivity easy for me. Nope. I use some easily accessible tools, and most of them are free. So today I will talk about my favorite tools.
All Things Admin
DECEMBER 8, 2020
“What do you like to do in your spare time?”. It’s a question that’s asked in nearly every job interview, networking event, and social setting. And it’s also a question that many of us stumble on. Spare time? That’s difficult to come by as an admin.
Dumb Little Man
DECEMBER 23, 2020
Many people are seeking to live a life with less. But what exactly is minimalism? Put simply, minimalism is a way of living that’s focused on experiences while purging life of unnecessary possessions and commitments.
Recruit CRM
DECEMBER 22, 2020
You've always heard from your hiring manager how Decembers can be less hectic and 'tis the season when recruitment is slow. Indeed, these are true.
Small Business Labs
DECEMBER 30, 2020
Despite trade wars, tariffs, and the erection of other barriers to cross-border commerce, the past decade has seen a substantial increase in the number of U.S. microbusinesses and freelancers who export goods and services.
Small Business CEO
DECEMBER 6, 2020
The role of digital marketing in growing an eCommerce business has never been more crucial. Having an online store means that you need to devote the time and budget to grow sales using social media, search engines, paid advertisements, and more. But that isn’t always easy.
Simple Productivity Blog
DECEMBER 13, 2020
Time blocking is a great way to get things done. But it doesn't mean putting all of your tasks on your calendar. Want to make me cringe? Tell me you put all of your tasks on your calendar so that you have time set aside to do them. Just no. Today we'll talk about how to do effective time blocking.
All Things Admin
DECEMBER 18, 2020
As admins, we’re always trying to organize all the pieces and parts of our professional lives – from workspaces to meetings to travel plans. And we have to keep our executives organized, too.
Dumb Little Man
DECEMBER 30, 2020
A new industrial revolution is coming, and no, it won’t look the way it did 100 years ago. Industry 4.0 is on the way, and at breakneck speed. Industry 4.0 is set to completely remake the way that products and inventory are created.
Recruit CRM
DECEMBER 1, 2020
Studies have time and again shown that companies promote their employees based on what they have previously done, rather than what they can do.
Small Business Labs
DECEMBER 8, 2020
In the recent election, California voters overwhelmingly passed Proposition 22. The passage of Prop 22 means that firms like Uber and Lyft can legally classify their drivers as contractors instead of employees. And it has also effectively created a new, 3rd way to classify workers.
Small Business CEO
DECEMBER 13, 2020
Business networking is something that many professionals avoid wherever possible at the best of times. And it appears many of us have become even more accustomed to the antisocial life under lockdown this year, hiding away even from Zoom calls and group chats.
Simple Productivity Blog
DECEMBER 9, 2020
In this epsiode I talk about what I do instead of New Year’s resolutions: Picking a word of the year Brainstorming Vision boards 12 week plans as well as how I approach changing habits.
All Things Admin
DECEMBER 1, 2020
Imagine you’re going on a vacation. You’ve spent months researching your destination. You have a detailed itinerary of everything you plan to do when you arrive. The excitement is building, and it’s almost time to go. But you don’t just show up to the airport and board a plane.
Dumb Little Man
DECEMBER 4, 2020
What’s the first thing that comes to your mind when you think about sleep? Chances are, it’s cozy beds, lazy mornings, and that pang of sadness at the thought that you’re not getting as much as you’d like.
Recruit CRM
DECEMBER 12, 2020
From helping in smoothening out the entire recruiting process to job advertisements and candidate interviews, an Applicant Tracking System (ATS) is definitely a boon for Talent Acquisition professionals.
Small Business Labs
DECEMBER 7, 2020
The interest and investments in vertical and indoor farms has been growing steadily for several years. This is due to the advantages of indoor farming.
Small Business CEO
DECEMBER 20, 2020
Launching and managing a business takes a great deal of hard work, patience, and perseverance. If you’re running a small operation and work alone, the pressures and responsibilities you face as a result can be difficult to manage.
Simple Productivity Blog
DECEMBER 6, 2020
One of the things that came out of the 2020 Reader Survey is that people are struggling with energy management. I’m not a naturally energetic person. In fact, some of those same readers made the comment that not everyone has energy to manage everything that I do.
Bonnie Low-Krayman
DECEMBER 28, 2020
By Bonnie Low-Kramen | December 29, 2020. The most important thing we can do before we die…is live.” Simon Sinek. We will all re member 2020 as the year that got put on “hold.”
Dumb Little Man
DECEMBER 1, 2020
If you’re like most people, you’re probably feeling pretty stressed right now. A global pandemic, political unrest, and personal stressors are taking their toll on people all over the world. You might be juggling lots of responsibilities and just trying to keep your head above water.
Recruit CRM
DECEMBER 15, 2020
The unprecedented pandemic created a massive stir in the whole wide world, especially causing the more than half of the working population to operate from their homes.
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